Episode 17 - The Power of Choice with Robert Paylor

02/08/21 • 56 min

Show Notes

Can you imagine being at the top of your game and then suddenly losing everything? To go from being one of the best to fighting for your very life? Well our guest today is Robert Paylor and he has lived this reality.

In one moment, Robert was in the best day of his life, competing for the collegiate rugby national championship. In the next moment, his life changed forever. Robert suffered a spinal cord injury in the first minutes of the game and found himself face down in the turf unable to move anything below his neck. His doctor told him he would never walk or move his hands for the rest of his life. Through an unbreakable vision and relentless determination, Robert is defying the odds. He has graduated from UC Berkeley, is winning the fight to walk again, and is sharing his method of how he overcomes quadriplegia. Every person faces challenges; Robert’s are just visible. The skills Robert uses to overcome paralysis can be used by all to optimally perform. His message is one that inspires others to access their full potential and conquer their challenges no matter how daunting they may seem. Robert’s story is incredible and shows just how much you can accomplish when you refuse to give up and when you choose to control your attitude, no matter what’s going on around you. On the show today we discuss:

Who is Robert and what does he do (5:53)
How Robert became paralyzed (6:47)
The thoughts going through his mind right in the moment (12:02)
The hope Robert found in controlling his mindset (16:07)
False hope vs. false hopelessness (19:51)
The rehabilitation process and the barriers he hit (22:45)
The power of vision to help Robert overcome his barriers (26:50)
The power of perspective in Robert's life (32:39)
The power of gratitude (37:06)
Forgiving those who hurt him (44:20)
What does the future hold for Robert Paylor (48:05)
What does it mean to him to be a Contender (51:31)

Resources:
How to learn more about Robert:

Robert's Website: RobertPaylor.com
Robert's Social Media Profiles:

Additional Books, Individuals, or Items Discuss in the show:

Dan Mulhorn - Berkley Professor
UC Berkeley (Cal)
Cal Rugby
Jack Clark - Cal Rugby Coach
Kim Cameron

Contact Me:
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Show Notes

Who is Robert and what does he do (5:53)
How Robert became paralyzed (6:47)
The thoughts going through his mind right in the moment (12:02)
The hope Robert found in controlling his mindset (16:07)
False hope vs. false hopelessness (19:51)
The rehabilitation process and the barriers he hit (22:45)
The power of vision to help Robert overcome his barriers (26:50)
The power of perspective in Robert's life (32:39)
The power of gratitude (37:06)
Forgiving those who hurt him (44:20)
What does the future hold for Robert Paylor (48:05)
What does it mean to him to be a Contender (51:31)

Resources:
How to learn more about Robert:

Robert's Website: RobertPaylor.com
Robert's Social Media Profiles:

Additional Books, Individuals, or Items Discuss in the show:

Dan Mulhorn - Berkley Professor
UC Berkeley (Cal)
Cal Rugby
Jack Clark - Cal Rugby Coach
Kim Cameron

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Episode 16 - Purposefully position in order to accomplish any goal with Derrick Reiner

Show Notes

How often do you set a goal and then purposefully take specific actions within the week to ensure you’re setting yourself up to reach that goal? Or how often do you take a goal and ask yourself, “what do I need to do right now to achieve that goal?" Well our guest today is Derrick Reiner and that is exactly what he has done with his entire career and with every goal he’s ever set for himself.

Derrick is an up and coming Contender in the real estate space who has his hands in so many areas. He is a valuation analyst at Altus Group, a global real estate consulting firm, the Managing Principal of his own investment firm, Ryno Capital, and the host of the podcast Capital Stack with Derrick Reiner. For those who listened to the bonus episode this past week you’ll recognize Derrick as he interviewed me in that bonus episode. On the show today we discuss:

Who is Derrick and what does he do (2:40)
Derrick's experience in the Army and the lessons learned there (4:15)
Soft skills learned in the military that transferred to civilian life (6:54)
Positioning yourself for success (14:03)
Aligning your passion with your profession (23:12)
How he chose his starting job out of college (29:44)
Don't make sacrifices, make choices (33:51)
How Derrick made a career shift with no prior experience (37:14)
What advice Derrick would give to his younger self (46:41)
What does it mean to Derrick to be a Contender (50:35)

Resources:
How to learn more about Derrick and his business:

Derricks Podcast: Capital Stack with Derrick Reiner
Derricks Investment Firm: Ryno Capital Investments
Derricks LinkedIn Profile

Additional Books, Individuals, or Items Discuss in the show:

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Episode 18 - Hustling and grinding leads to failure with Fraser Cameron

Show Notes

Do you ever just feel burnt out? Like you’re trying as hard as you can but you just can’t seem to make the progress you were hoping towards your goals and the life you want to live? I know I’ve been there many times. Well our guest today would likely say that these feelings have come from hustling, and working, and grinding away too much. Our guest today is Fraser Cameron and he has made it his mission to push back against what he believes to be a toxic hustle and grind culture in our world today.
Fraser is from beautiful New Zealand and among other things, is an epicPERFORMANCE Coach. He focuses on helping driven men (executives/entrepreneurs/business owners) to achieve previously unthought of levels of happiness, success, freedom and fulfillment in life - at work, home & play. He says that his program is all about maximizing you, being a better you, and living a life you wouldn't trade for anything. This includes happiness is LIVING your passions and freedom in the ability to CHOOSE, What, when, how and with whom. Since 2012 it’s been Frasers MISSION to help other men master peak performance and he has helped over 900 individuals do just that.